DAY01
DEPARTURE NEW YORK
Today you will board the flight to Kuching.
Overnight is in the plane.
Your holiday itinerary
Kuching & Gaya Island: Culture, Wildlife, Beaches & Nature
Extraordinary journeys. Thoughtfully arranged.
- Itinerary duration
- 15 days
- Departure city
- New York
- Prepared on
- 15 November 2026
Discover your journey
Overview
Tour Ends
Your journey at a glance
Short Itinerary
- Day 01DEPARTURE NEW YORK
- Day 02ARRIVAL TRANSFER KUCHING AIRPORT TO HOTEL (D)
- Day 03KUCHING CITY TOUR + RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
- Day 04DAY TRIP BAKO NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
- Day 05SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE + SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE (B, L, D)
- Day 06KUCHING TO LEMANAK RIVER (B, L, D)
- Day 07LEMANAK RIVER TO KUCHING (B, L, D)
- Day 08DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO KUCHING AIRPORT, FLY TO SANDAKAN ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM SANDAKAN AIRPORT TO SEPILOK (B, D)
- Day 09OVERLAND SEPILOK TO SUKAU, BOAT TRANSFER TO LODGE (B, L, D)
- Day 10KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
- Day 11DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM LODGE TO SANDAKAN AIRPORT, FLY TO KOTA KINABALU, ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM KOTA KINABALU AIRPORT TO GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
- Day 12FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
- Day 13FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
- Day 14FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
- Day 15Check-out at 11:00 hrs. Board boat from Gaya Island to Jesselton Jetty. Departure transfer from jetty to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Every day, a new discovery
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY02
ARRIVAL TRANSFER KUCHING AIRPORT TO HOTEL (D)
Arrival transfer from Kuching Airport to hotel, free at leisure, dinner at the hotel and overnight in Kuching.
DAY03
KUCHING CITY TOUR + RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Pick up from hotel for lunch. Followed by Kuching City Tour, evening sunset cruise at Sarawak River. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Kuching.
DAY04
DAY TRIP BAKO NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)
Pick from hotel and proceed to Bako National Park (packed lunch included). Return to Kuching, dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Kuching.
DAY05
SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE + SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE (B, L, D)
Pick up from hotel and visit Semenggoh Wildlife. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to visit Sarawak Cultural Village after lunch. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Kuching.
DAY06
KUCHING TO LEMANAK RIVER (B, L, D)
Departing from your hotel to the Lemanak River takes about 4 hours, passing padi fields, pepper plantations, farms, roadside kampungs and tropical jungles. Stop at the small town of Serian and later for lunch at Lachau. At the jetty, board a native boat for the upriver journey to Longhouse. On arrival, settle in at the Longhouse while your guide prepares dinner. After a simple dinner, join the rest of the longhouse folks and enjoy an evening of music and dance with rounds of tuak, their home-made rice wine. Stay overnight at the River Lodge. There are only basic facilities with no hot water for showers at the longhouse. Remarks: Should you want to bring gifts for the people at the longhouse are highly appreciated.
DAY07
LEMANAK RIVER TO KUCHING (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Guesthouse. Take part in a blowpipe and cockfight demonstration before proceeding for a nature walk to visit native farms and an Iban burial ground, an animal trap, edible and medicinal plants. Depart for Kuching via the same route. Lunch is served en route. Drop off at your city hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kuching.
DAY08
DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM HOTEL TO KUCHING AIRPORT, FLY TO SANDAKAN ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM SANDAKAN AIRPORT TO SEPILOK (B, D)
Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Pick up from hotel and depart from hotel to Kuching Airport and board flight to Sandakan. Arrival transfer from Sandakan Airport to Sepilok. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Sepilok.
DAY09
OVERLAND SEPILOK TO SUKAU, BOAT TRANSFER TO LODGE (B, L, D)
Morning visit Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed to jetty and board boat to Kinabatangan River. Tea and evening river cruise to search for wildlife. Dinner at the lodge. Overnight at Borneo Nature Lodge.
DAY10
KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the lodge. Kelenanap Ox-Bow Lake and river cruise. Lunch & dinner at the lodge. Evening/night river cruise. Overnight at Borneo Nature Lodge.
DAY11
DEPARTURE TRANSFER FROM LODGE TO SANDAKAN AIRPORT, FLY TO KOTA KINABALU, ARRIVAL TRANSFER FROM KOTA KINABALU AIRPORT TO GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the lodge. Depart back to Sandakan. Lunch at a local restaurant. Sandakan City Tour. Drop off at Sandakan Airport.
Arrival transfer from Kota Kinabalu Airport to Jesselton Jetty. Board boat to Gaya Island and dinner at the resort. Overnight in Gaya Island
DAY12
FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner at the hotel. Free at leisure, and overnight in Gaya Island.
DAY13
FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner at the hotel. Free at leisure, and overnight in Gaya Island.
DAY14
FREE AT LEISURE IN GAYA ISLAND (B, L, D)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner at the hotel. Free at leisure, and overnight in Gaya Island.
DAY15
Check-out at 11:00 hrs. Board boat from Gaya Island to Jesselton Jetty. Departure transfer from jetty to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
Check-out at 11:00 hrs. Board boat from Gaya Island to Jesselton Jetty. Departure transfer from jetty to Kota Kinabalu Airport.
*END OF PROGRAMME*
What's Included
- Return economy flight from NEW YORK
- 13 nights’ accommodation as stated above
- Daily breakfast, lunches, and dinners as per mentioned above.
- English Speaking Guide and private air-conditioned vehicle,
- Private tour and airport transfer with driver except for sharing basis for the below: Day 9 & 10 Kinabatangan River and Day 11 & 15 Boat from Jesselton jetty – Gaya Island – Jesselton jetty.
What's Not Included
- Tourism Tax (RM 10.00 per room per night) and Local Tax, if any.
- Midnight surcharge for transfers between 2300hrs – 0700hrs
- Tip and Gratuities for Driver and Tour Guide, if any
- Porte rage and Tipping
- Additional expenses
- Early Check in and Late Check out
- Other optional Excursions
- Any meals which are not included in package
- Any service that is not included in the package
- Tips to guide & driver
- Any Visa cost if applicable
Accommodation
Your Hotels
- Kuching : Pullman Kuching
- Lemanak & River : Ngemah Ulu Longhouse
- Sepilok : Sepilok Nature Resort
- Kinabatan gan : Borneo Nature Lodge
- Gaya Island : Gaya Island Resort
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.